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L608 PSG

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL608 PSG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 138,238 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 137,343 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 133,180 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 133,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2016 133,003 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear sub frame slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 130,658 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 130,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 124,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole at driver sill area caused by damage

Fail 26 Jun 2014 124,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole at driver sill area caused by damage

Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,267 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wings slight corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 118,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wings slight corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 108,945 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 108,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 97,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f rack end slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,880 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f rack end slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,410 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 89,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 73,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,966 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 56,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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L608 PSG is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 110,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L608 PSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L608 PSG is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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